Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Sandy, UT

About the role

VEG was founded in 2014 to transform the emergency veterinary experience for pets, their owners, and the team. With 24/7, 365‑day hospitals nationwide, VEG offers an open‑concept environment where you can handle every kind of emergency case—including exotics—and work alongside veterinarians and credentialed technicians. As a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be on the front lines from day one, triaging patients, supporting treatments, and learning in real time while helping pet parents and their pets receive the care they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and steady support, triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support
• Work alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
• Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area
• Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care
• Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided)
• Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways (as permitted by state law)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrolled in an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program (a plus)
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus)
• Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor; able to lift up to 25 kg on your own and support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as‑needed basis based on hospital needs
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Qualifications

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people‑centric approach when supporting colleagues or understanding different perspectives
• Sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting up teammates’ accomplishments
• Strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to long‑term, impactful results
• Curious by nature; asking insightful questions and continuously seeking opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Generous employee referral program
• Comfy scrubs
• Cool VEG swag
• Food in the fridge for when you’re hungry

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Flexible work schedules; availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as‑needed basis.